Cameroon vs Guinea-Bissau
African Cup of Nations – Group A
Date: Wednesday, 18th, January 2017
Kick-off: 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET
Venue: Stade D’Angondjé, Libreville.
Cameroon lock horns with Africa Cup of nations new boys “Guinea Bissau” on match day 2.
Cameroon were held to a 1-1 draw in their first game of the championship. The indomitable lion of Cameroon squandered a goal advantage, as they succumb to serious pressure thrown at them by the stallions of Burkina Faso. Moreover, Cameroon are in search of their 1st AFCON win since the last edition in Equatorial Guinea.
Guinea Bissau started their AFCON experience on a good note, the young Guinea Bissau side shared points with the host (I.e. Gabon) on match day 1. In addition, the Djurtus under a Cande Baciro are in search of their first Africa cup of nations win as they battle a very experienced Cameroon side.
Cameroon: Predicted Line-Up (4-4-2)
Ondoa: Ngadeu-Ndadjui, Mabouka, Teikeu, Oyongo: Mandjeck, Bassogog, Siani, Njie: Mokandjo, Zoua.
Cameroon vs Guinea Bissau Stats
88% of Cameroon's last eight matches have seen fewer than three goals scored, as have 71% of Guinea-Bissau's last seven outings. 80% of Cameroon's last five have ended 1-1 too.
Guinea Bissau: Predicted Line-Up (4-2-3-1)
Mendes: Dabo, Agostinho, Rudinilson, Soares: Nanissio, Fernanses- Silva, Mendes, Junior: Camara
Head To Head
Cameroon have won both of their previous meetings with Guinea Bissau 1-0.
Cameroon Team News
26 year old Lyon defender Nicolas Nkoulou is likely to play a key role for Cameroon this tournament, with him already having 71 caps to his name at a relatively young age. Besiktas striker Vincent Aboubakar is the top scorer in the squad with 14 goals from his 48 appearances, whilst Clinton N'Jie is another potentially dangerous attacking threat. Lorient striker Benjamin Moukandjo will be hoping to add another goal to his tally after bagging one on Saturday. Joel Matip and Allan Nyom, among others, withdrew themselves from the competition due to disputes over payment.
Guinea Bissau Team News
Guinea Bissau will be turning towards the two most experienced international players in their squad for guidance in their first ever African Cup of Nations campaign. These are midfield duo Zezinho and Bocundji Ca, the former of whom is the leading scorer in the squad with two goals in 20 appearances. Defender Juary Soares will be brimming with confidence after netting the last minute equaliser on Saturday.
